Music Therapist (Behavioral Health) Oregon State Hospital at OREGON

Initial Posting Date:

10/31/2025

Application Deadline:

12/31/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6420.00 - $8967.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Music Therapist (Behavioral Health) Oregon State Hospital

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply today! Oregon State Hospital is seeking a Dance Therapist 2 (BHS2) to join our Creative Arts & Therapy Program.

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The Oregon State Hospital has an opening for a Music Therapist 2 (Behavioral Health Specialist 2) to join our Creative Arts and Recreation Therapies department. The Music Therapist provides individualized treatment to patients, completes clinical assessments, develops individualized clinical interventions, creates program and treatment goals, and provides music psychotherapy-focused clinical services to persons served.

What will you do!

The Music Therapist 2 completes clinical assessments in accordance with Oregon State Hospital, their specific discipline, and professional standards within timelines established by policies and protocols.

Develop and write program plans based on persons served needs and goals.
Provide discipline specific and evidenced-based interventions that support individualized treatment plans and coordinate those interventions with overall clinical delivery of treatment services.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and track persons served progression or regression towards goals.

The Music Therapist 2 reassess persons served treatment goals by modifying, adapting, and progressively updating the treatment plan to report out to the interdisciplinary group as an active member of the team representing the Treatment Services Department.

The Music Therapists are supervised by a clinical manager who evaluates the position through direct observation, documentation review, clinical supervision, treatment outcome measurements, persons served satisfaction responses, and peer/other management feedback.

The Music Therapist is in daily contact with managers in other units, members of various treatment teams, interns, volunteers, and students.

Provide up to 20 hours of direct services to persons served through 1:1s, on-unit clinical groups, and/or treatment mall clinical groups.
Provide high quality services that reflect emerging best practices.
Track and document in Electronic Medical Records persons served progress or regress toward their individual treatment goals.
Reassess persons served treatment goals by modifying, adapting, and progressively updating treatment care plans.
Regularly evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions and communicate with clinical supervisor.
Communicate routinely with Creative Arts and Recreation Therapy Director/Associate Director, and Treatment Mall Manager, informing them of actions taken in unusual situations, limitations in skill, scheduling issues, absences, leave, supplies, etc.
Facilitate constructive resolutions that utilize Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) techniques used at the hospital when interacting in conflicts or stressful situations. Training in CPS is provided.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Dedication to supporting and empowering individuals with diverse mental health needs.
Commitment to punctuality and reliability.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Proactive, motivated, and able to work effectively towards goals.
Ability to communicate effectively and inclusively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask and stay focused on work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to foster and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Embrace and respect cultural diversity, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and responsiveness and openness to learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

Music Therapist- Master’s degree in Music Therapy or Psychology; board-certification as a Music Therapist (MT-BC); and current or eligible to attain a music therapy license (MT-T) through the Oregon Health Authority is needed by OSH and two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the Creative Arts and Recreation Therapies team which includes Art, Dance/Movement, Music, and Recreation Therapists.
Autonomy and ability to maximize your creativity and clinical strengths.
Opportunities to pursue clinical skills development and interests.
Opportunities to build strong, working relationships with professionals from multiple disciplines.
Satisfaction in making a positive difference in the lives of patients.
OSH qualifies as an eligible employer involving Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter prior to the end of the application process.

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Reminders:

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This announcement is for 1 vacancy, time type: full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Music Therapist BHS2 SR 29 position based in Salem, Oregon.
This is a In Office position.
Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Sr. Recruiter, Melissa Perez at: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov or (503) 949-3078

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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